Electric engine used for hauling trains through Detroit River tunnel
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View of men posing on electric engine used to haul trains through the Detroit tunnel. Printed on front: "Electric engine used for hauling trains through tunnel under Detroit River, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Electric engine, Detroit, Mich. The Detroit River tunnel was built for the M.C.R.R. at a cost of $8,500,000. It is 1 3/8 miles in length. Electricity, the third rail system furnishes the motive power for the engines. Published by Wolverine News Co., Detroit, Mich. Made in U.S.A. C.T. Co., Chicago, A-17410." Handwritten on back: "It's a good thing to have a big pull in business. Here is one of the Michigan Centrals. Best regards, H.E. Field, Detroit." Card is postmarked November 6, 1911.
